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CVE-2018-1484

3.7 · LOW

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

Published Dec 12, 2018CWE-384EPSS 1.01%

Overview

CVE-2018-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 140969.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140969Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140969Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1484?

CVE-2018-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-1484?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1484?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1484?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-1484 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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